ASSOCIATE OIL AND GAS ENGINEER

Department of Conservation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid sick and vacation

California State holiday pay

401(k) and 457 plans

CalPERS retirement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Public Transit Subsidy

Job summary

Department of Conservation’s CalGEM program seeks an Associate Oil and Gas Engineer to oversee enforcement of Idle Well regulations and support regulatory actions. The role requires deep petroleum engineering and geology knowledge and ability to manage technical directives and reporting.

The incumbent will monitor operator compliance, prepare directives, and guide preventative measures while supporting the department’s public health, safety, and environmental goals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of petroleum engineering and geology, petroleum operations, production, and good oil field practice.
• Experience with database management and data reporting.
• Strong communication, presentation, and disclosure abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate operator adherence to Idle Well statutes and regulations.
• Prepare technical and legal directives as needed.
• Advise operators on preventative and corrective actions.

Skills

Petroleum engineering

Geology

Database management

Communication

Presentation

Job description

Job Description and Duties

In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. This position is subject to the Department of Conservation’s Conflict of Interest code. Candidates may be precluded from employment with the department if they, or their spouse, hold interests in oil, gas, or geothermal entities.

Please limit your duties performed to one entry. Using multiple entries to list job duties for the same position may lead to disqualification.

PLEASE NOTE:

All relevant work experience, skills sets, and professional qualifications must be listed on the STD. 678. Applications will be screened based on the information provided on the STD. 678 and not on your resume or SOQ. Failure to include required information on the STD. 678 may result in elimination from the recruitment process.

APPLICATIONS WITH 'SEE RESUME' OR 'SEE ATTACHED' WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Under the direction of the Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor) of the Cost Estimation Program, the incumbent will function as an Associate Oil and Gas Engineer (AOGE) in the California Geologic Energy Management Division’s (CalGEM) Headquarters. This position requires a high degree of knowledge and skill of petroleum engineering and geology, petroleum operations, production, and good oil field practice, database management; and communication, presentation, and disclosure. The incumbent will monitor and investigate operator adherence to Idle Well statutes and regulations, prepare technical and legal directives, and advise operators of preventative and corrective actions. CalGEM prioritizes protecting public health, safety, and the environment in its oversight of the oil, natural gas, and geothermal industries, while working to help California achieve its climate change and clean energy goals. To do that, CalGEM uses science and sound engineering practices to regulate the drilling, operation, and permanent closure of energy resource wells.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR’s website to review the exam bulletin: AOGE - Exam

EDUCATION INFORMATION

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at . Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File.

Please note: This position requires a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Applications submitted without an SOQ or an SOQ that does not answer the items/questions, and/or does not follow formatting instructions will be considered not interested in this position and will be eliminated from the selection process. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section for more information. This position is contingent on budget approval. You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Special Requirements

This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code. Valid Driver's license.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Benefits

DOC employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid sick and vacation
• California State holiday pay
• 401 (k) and 457 plans
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Transit Subsidy

Information regarding benefits provided by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found at .

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:Human Resources Contact:Jacob Tupolo

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact

EEO Officer

California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Information

Do not email or fax your application. Emailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: All relevant work experience, skills sets, and professional qualifications must be listed on the STD. 678. Applications will be screened based on the information provided on the STD. 678. Failure to include required information on the STD. 678 may result in elimination from the recruitment process. APPLICATIONS WITH 'SEE RESUME' OR ‘SEE ATTACHED’ WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

If you are applying for more than one recruitment, a separate State Application (STD. 678) is required for each recruitment for which you would like to be considered.